Remote Engineering Project Director – Capital Projects Lead

Foth; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foth is seeking a Project Director to lead major capital projects for Food & Beverage and Paper Converting clients, based in Green Bay, WI, or any US location, with travel 25–35%. This role guides multi‑discipline teams, shapes execution strategies, and manages relationships with senior stakeholders across large programs.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years in capital projects, a track record of projects over $10M, and PM leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 15+ years of capital project experience, including leading multi‑discipline teams.
• Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10M+ or similar scope.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior‑level stakeholders.
• Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long‑term relationship management.
• Lead large, complex, multi‑discipline capital projects from concept through start‑up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance.
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors; guide staffing strategies and mentor project managers and engineers.
• Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, and cost management.
• Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods.
• Partner with construction management to support installation, commissioning, and start‑up, coordinating with OEMs and contractors.
• Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases.
• Apply analytical, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills to evaluate challenges and make timely decisions.
• Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies and best practices.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships and contributing to strategic pursuits.
• Travel as required (approximately 25–35 percent).

Skills

Capital project management

Client engagement

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Mentoring project managers

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Foth is seeking a Project Director to lead major capital projects for Food & Beverage and Paper Converting clients, based in Green Bay, WI, or any US location, with travel 25–35%. This role guides multi‑discipline teams, shapes execution strategies, and manages relationships with senior stakeholders across large programs.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years in capital projects, a track record of projects over $10M, and PM leadership experience.